Title I Issue Brief

NCHE Brief

This memo discusses the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and Title I, Part A supports for students in temporary housing, including a list of services and supplies that can be provided with Title I funds, tips for districts in calculating a set-aside, as well as strategies for coordination among school district team members.

About the Source

Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school.

We provide information, referrals, and trainings to schools, school districts, social service providers, parents, and others about the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness in New York State. NYS-TEACHS is housed at Advocates for Children of New York and is funded by the New York State Education Department.

The content of this website does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the New York State Education Department. This website was produced with funding from the New York State Education Department.